PCOS Has a New Name: What PMOS Means for Women’s Hormones, Metabolism, and Health
PCOS has been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. Learn why the name changed and what it means for hormones, insulin resistance, weight, cycles, and functional medicine care....
How To Reverse Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Naturally (A St. Charles Functional Medicine Approach)
If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you’ve probably been told something like this: “Your thyroid is underactive. Take this medication… and you’ll be fine.” But here’s the truth… That...
SIBO: The Hidden Gut Condition Behind Bloating, IBS, Fatigue & Food Sensitivities
By Dr. Glenn Ezell, CFMP | St. Charles Functional Medicine If you’ve been told you have IBS, unexplained bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, food reactions, or persistent gut symptoms that...
Why Your Thyroid Labs Look “Fine” — But Your Hair Is Falling Out
Are you frustrated by hair loss despite “normal” thyroid lab results? You’re not alone, and you’re certainly not broken. The truth is, TSH levels alone don’t reveal how your thyroid...
What’s in Edwardsville, IL water?
1. Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) – Trihalomethanes & Haloacetic Acids DBPs = oxidation burden + liver detox strain.Bad combo for patients with fatigue, hormone issues, cancer history, or impaired glutathione pathways....
What’s in St. Charles City Water?
a) Disinfection byproducts (DBPs): HAA5, HAA9, TTHMs DBPs are formed when chlorine hits organic matter. Chronic exposure is associated with higher risk of certain cancers and adverse pregnancy outcomes (fetal...